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'Focus on upstream dists': High-level committee to steer Gomti's revival

LUCKNOW, Jan. 20 -- The Gomti river's health has long been measured in Lucknow, but its cure depends on actions taken miles upstream. Recognising this, authorities from Lakhimpur, Sitapur, Hardoi and ... Read More


Priority Sector Lending Targets Revised By RBI; NCDC Loans Now Eligible

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Priority Sector Lending - Targets and Classification (Amendment) Directions, 2026, updating the 2025 Master Directions to align wit... Read More


AU SFB Q3 PAT climbs 26% YoY to Rs 668 crore

Mumbai, Jan. 20 -- Total income increased 15.20% year on year (YoY) to Rs 5,451.26 crore in Q3 FY26, as against Rs 4,731.89 crore in Q3 FY25. The bank's operating profit before provisions and conting... Read More


Anindita Mitra assumes charge as Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab

Chandigarh, Jan. 20 -- Anindita Mitra has assumed charge as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab. Prior to this appointment, she was Administrative Secretary, Department of School Education, Hi... Read More


Tezpur University researchers develop waste-to-energy solution using municipal solid waste

India, Jan. 20 -- A new research study from Tezpur University has demonstrated that everyday municipal waste such as food scraps and garden debris can be converted into clean, renewable energy, offeri... Read More


India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Deepens

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- At the invitation of Narendra Modi, President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan paid an official visit to India on January 19. This marked his fifth ... Read More


Sindh ends marks system, adopts modern gradingPublished on: January 20, 2026 5:00 PM

Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- The Sindh government has officially approved a major education reform by abolishing the traditional marks-based examination system and introducing a new grading framework for matr... Read More


"We never disrespected Governor": Speaker Appavu on RN Ravi's walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly session

Chennai, Jan. 20 -- Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M Appavu on Tuesday refuted allegations of disrespecting Governor RN Ravi during the state's legislative assembly session. The Speaker clarified that t... Read More


Press release on opening session of 14th National Party Congress

Hanoi, Jan. 20 -- The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) officially opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on the morning of January 20. Attending the congress a... Read More


Schools that were closed for A/L exams to reopen tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The second phase of the first school term for the 2026 academic year in government and government-approved private schools is scheduled to commence tomorrow (21), according to th... Read More